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Video to Film Transfer FAQ

Tips on shooting DV with film output in mind:

  • Choose your tape-to-film transfer house before you roll tape. Consult with them and use the settings they recommend for your DV camcorder- interlaced/non-interlaced, shutter speed, etc.

Have feature films been shot on DV?

  • Yes! Click here for a list of feature films shot on DV.



Rode NT3 Condenser Mic


RODE NT3 Studio and Location Multi Powered 3/4” Condenser Microphone.

See and hear the RODE NT3 in this QuickTime movie!

A great microphone for indoor use! Works amazing with the Sennheiser SKP 100 wireless transmitter. Does not reject from the sides like a shotgun which is better for indoor echoey rooms. Thanks to the the larger pickup, the NT3 has very low self noise with absolutely stunning clarity. Can …



Rode NTG-2


RODE NTG-2 Shotgun mic

Finally a killer shotgun, at a killer price! Neutral, mellow sound with clarity that can not be beat by mics costing twice the price! Phenomenal product for the emerging DV creator. Great reach in a small package. Can be powered with an AA battery or phantom. Dollar for dollar this is certainly our top pick!

The new RODE NTG-2 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, designed for professional applications within the film, video, television and production industries.

The NTG-2 provides



Why should I use a boompole?

http://filmunderground.com/learn/article_detail.aspx?id=77



What does an eggcrate do?

http://lighttools.com/technical2.html



Where can I find more about FCP and P2?

Download this PDF:

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Final_Cut_Pro_5.0_lbn_z.pdf



What is music clearance, and how do I do it myself?

If you’re thinking about using copyrighted music in a video or film project, this article has tips and guidelines for D-I-Y music clearance: click here More info on getting music clearance here.



Where can I get free sound FX?

http://www.soundsnap.com/

http://www.findsounds.com/types.html

 http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/searchText.php

http://flashkit.com/soundfx

http://www.stonewashed.net/sfx.html

http://www.acoustica.com/

http://www.grsites.com/sounds/

http://www.koumis.com/soundfx.htm

http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/

http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/pir/PIRsfx.shtml

http://www.f7sound.com/snd.htm



Where can I find tips and tricks for using GarageBand?

Garageband Tips

Apple Hot Tips

mrob.com Tips

iCompositions